The Murfreesboro City Closed Tennis Championship is now accepting entries for its annual tournament which will be held Saturday, September 15 through September 18 at the Adams Tennis Complex (ATC) in Old Fort Park. “This is one of the longest-running events in the City of Murfreesboro,” said Cayce Neal, ATC Facility Coordinator. “It’s exciting to…
Dispatcher Janie Lawrence is officially the first career telecommunicator to retire from the City of Murfreesboro. Lawrence retired in July, just two months shy of 31 years of service. Lawrence began her career as a police dispatcher in 1987. “Chief Doyle O’Brien got me an interview with then Commissioner Bill Jones,” she said, “mainly because…
For the twentieth consecutive year the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Murfreesboro with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. “I want to commend Finance Director Melissa Wright and the entire…
The Murfreesboro Building & Codes Department is announcing the August 27 effective date of new residential construction permit fees. The fee changes follow a special Stakeholders Meeting with stakeholders concerning fee increases and code adoptions July 18. The City of Murfreesboro is increasing most permit fees, including residential building permits for new construction and renovations;…
The City of Murfreesboro launched a third new division – the Utility Enterprises Division Friday (Aug. 17) – as part of the on-going process to reorganize the City’s administrative structure and enhance customer service. The newly created division will incorporate mostly independent enterprises – the Water Resources, Electric (MED), and Solid Waste departments, as well…
Middle Tennessee Widening Project (Greenland Dr to E. Main St) (Est Substantial Completion August 2018) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Traffic on Middle Tennessee Blvd is reduced to two-lanes two-way between Bell St and Greenland Dr. E Lytle St is closed at Middle Tennessee Blvd. The section of E Lytle St between N Bilbro…
The City of Murfreesboro announced today that it has hired Adam Tucker to serve as City Attorney. Tucker had been serving as Interim City Attorney since June 5, 2018, following the promotion of Craig Tindall to City Manager. The Murfreesboro City Council hired Tucker following a nationwide recruitment process that began in June. Three panels—a…
Run, walk or hop one mile around the Gateway Island on Saturday, August 18 and help keep our Murfreesboro Schools healthy this year! Every finisher will receive a Murph’s Fun Run medal. For kids of all ages; parents may assist. Register on site the day of the run. No preregistration necessary. The race starts at…
Three simple words can save lives during a fire: “Close the door!” The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office and Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) are telling the community to remember those words during a fire. Closing the door reduces fire growth and spread, limits damage to your home, and could possibly save lives. A closed…
Middle Tennessee Widening Project (Greenland Dr to E. Main St) (Est Substantial Completion August 2018) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Traffic on Middle Tennessee Blvd is reduced to two-lanes two-way between Bell St and Greenland Dr. E Lytle St is closed at Middle Tennessee Blvd. The section of E Lytle St between N Bilbro…